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Syllabus ( MIS 599 )

   Basic information
Course title: Thesis Study
Course code: MIS 599
Lecturer: Assigned academic advisor
ECTS credits: 60
GTU credits: 0 (8+0+0)
Year, Semester: 1/2, Fall and Spring
Level of course: Second Cycle (Master's)
Type of course: Compulsory
Language of instruction: Turkish
Mode of delivery: Face to face , Group study
Pre- and co-requisites: None
Professional practice: No
Purpose of the course: The purpose of this course is to enhance students' knowledge and experience in a specific scientific field, enable them to plan and conduct an original, independent thesis study that contributes scientifically, ensure timely and appropriate documentation of their research, and ultimately, prepare them to publish their findings in an SCI-indexed journal article.
   Learning outcomes Up

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Solve a defined problem through proper scientific methods.

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Define and implement advanced Management Information Systems and Information Technologies concepts
    2. Critically review current scientific research and present the findings in relation to previous studies
    3. Examine complex business and technology problems in the light of information systems theories and develop technology-focused solutions
    4. Follow new technology trends, assess and use technological innovations suitable for the business
    5. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
    6. Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
    7. Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility

    Method of assessment

    1. Seminar/presentation
  2. Assess, interpret and apply data about their research area at the level of expertise.

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Define and implement advanced Management Information Systems and Information Technologies concepts
    2. Critically review current scientific research and present the findings in relation to previous studies
    3. Examine complex business and technology problems in the light of information systems theories and develop technology-focused solutions
    4. Acquire scientific knowledge and work independently
    5. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
    6. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
    7. Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing

    Method of assessment

    1. Seminar/presentation
  3. Select and apply an appropriate method to solve the defined problem and interpret the results.

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Define and implement advanced Management Information Systems and Information Technologies concepts
    2. Critically review current scientific research and present the findings in relation to previous studies
    3. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
    4. Acquire scientific knowledge and work independently
    5. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
    6. Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
    7. Defend research outcomes at seminars and conferences
    8. Write progress reports clearly on the basis of published documents, thesis etc.

    Method of assessment

    1. Seminar/presentation
  4. Collect, analyze, and apply the data needed for the research topic.

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Define and implement advanced Management Information Systems and Information Technologies concepts
    2. Critically review current scientific research and present the findings in relation to previous studies
    3. Acquire scientific knowledge and work independently
    4. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
    5. Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
    6. Write progress reports clearly on the basis of published documents, thesis etc.
    7. Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility
    8. Develop awareness for new professional applications and ability to interpret them

    Method of assessment

    1. Seminar/presentation
   Contents Up
Week 1: Original research, development, analysis, and application
Week 2: Original research, development, analysis, and application
Week 3: Original research, development, analysis, and application
Week 4: Original research, development, analysis, and application
Week 5: Original research, development, analysis, and application
Week 6: Original research, development, analysis, and application
Week 7: Original research, development, analysis, and application
Week 8: Original research, development, analysis, and application
Week 9: Original research, development, analysis, and application
Week 10: Original research, development, analysis, and application
Week 11: Original research, development, analysis, and application
Week 12: Original research, development, analysis, and application
Week 13: Original research, development, analysis, and application
Week 14: Original research, development, analysis, and application
Week 15*:
Week 16*: Master's thesis semester evaluation
Textbooks and materials: To be nominated as per the selected topic and content.
Recommended readings: To be nominated as per the selected topic and content.
  * Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
Assessment Up
Method of assessment Week number Weight (%)
Mid-terms: 0
Other in-term studies: 0
Project: 1-16 100
Homework: 0
Quiz: 0
Final exam: 0
  Total weight:
(%)
   Workload Up
Activity Duration (Hours per week) Total number of weeks Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching): 0 0
Own studies outside class: 0 0
Practice, Recitation: 53 14
Homework: 0 0
Term project: 54 14
Term project presentation: 3 1
Quiz: 0 0
Own study for mid-term exam: 0 0
Mid-term: 0 0
Personal studies for final exam: 0 0
Final exam: 0 0
    Total workload:
    Total ECTS credits:
*
  * ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25.
(1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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